Need advice about face/neck breakouts.

Jun 9, 2014

Megan C.

Hey everyone! I have a question regarding some facial and neck breakouts that I have been having for the last couple of weeks. Can stress cause breakouts on the face in the cheek areas, along the jawline, and on the neck? Is there anything I can do to get my skin back on track? (Ex: not wear makeup for awhile, moisturize more, etc.)
And also I have a few different foundations that I switch on and off between daily...is that a bad idea? Should I just keep to using one?
(I am in the process of moving to a different state right now and obviously there's a lot that you have to do and get done in order for that move to happen.). Any advice or suggestions is and will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much! 
-Megan-

Jun 9, 2014

Precious B.

Stress can cause breakouts on any parts of your face. If acne is usually a small problem for you, I'd suggest washing your hands in the morning before washing your face, then repeat at night but this time, use an exfoliator. I wouldn't recommend any time of make-up at all, unless it's one of those foundations that are oil-free, and leave it with just foundation at that. Also, changing foundations like that could cause the skin to get irritated due to different chemicals being on it.

Jun 9, 2014

Ame S.

Acne around the jawline or near the mouth are supposed to be hormonal, but yes, stress does cause acne and can even trigger flaring, according to my dermatologist. I went to a verrrrry demanding school and have acne prone skin on top, I suffered from stressful phases a lot. My derm asked me to drink chamomile and Green tea on a regular basis, it helps calm you down and helps to ease stress, sleep better too. I also take primrose oil capsules to help regulate the hormones, but they take 3 to 6 months of consistent pills to see the effect, so its not helpful for some people. Changing your regimen helps too, I switched to a holistic skincare brand called John Masters and saw a huge improvement in my skin because most so called 'acne clearing' products have powerful skin irritants like alcohol, dimethicones etc. And yes, not wearing makeup will help your skin recover. I know there's non comedogenic makeup etc., but the makeup wearing and removal process made my skin angrier, a couple my otherf friends with acne prone skin do not wear makeup too and their skin improved too. if you need to, consider using just concealer and powder.

Jun 9, 2014

Diana T.

Yes they can but also be careful not to touch your face with your hands or rest your face on your hands I find that is usually the culprit of jaw line breakouts.